Wealth Management Internships, Reimagined
Republic Capital offers micro internships for McCombs freshmen and sophomores
News
McCombs Entrepreneurship Takes Top 4 for Undergrad and Grad
Undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship both take stellar highs in the annual Princeton Review list
McCombs and Austin Bet on Small Business
TEXAS Entrepreneurship and City of Austin partner for new pitch competition
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of November for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the Research Lunch on Oct. 2.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Siqi Chen is an accounting student in the integrated MPA program with a minor in MIS.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Minghong Yuan is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in information systems at the McCombs School of Business.
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Awards
This month we are honoring Ashish Agarwal who was a runner-up for the Best Paper Award at the 2026 Platform Strategy Research Symposium.
The Role of Context-Specific Information in Auditor Decisions
AI gave junior auditors better judgment and not just louder voices
Research-Teaching Smackdown
The rivalry is less cage match and more separate lanes
What I’m Reading: ‘Greenlights’: Creating Your Own Path
Matthew McConaughey reminds us that it’s OK to pivot, but you’ve got to be
prepared
Too Many E-Scooters? Blame Competition
Companies littered sidewalks by chasing market share instead of profits
When to Move Is Key to Mobile Retail
Vendors can maximize sales by optimizing transit times
Texas Athletics and McCombs Launch Bevo Lab
Texas Athletics spearheads a first-of-its-kind hub for sports intelligence, data analytics, research, and talent development
Most Influencers Should Swear Off Profanity
In social media videos, swearing tends to send viewers elsewhere
Commentary: The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
As AI automates routine work, it is accelerating demand for professionals who can frame the right questions
Creating Thoughtful Conversations Around AI
Ethics Unwrapped documentary screening Oct. 15 opens dialogue around AI ethics
Texas Executive MBA Hits No. 13 in US
The program has consistently ranked in the top 20 over the past two decades
Texas Can Strengthen Key Supply Chains, McCombs Professor Tells Legislature
Mapping supply chains, training workers, and creating an incentives clearinghouse can make the state less vulnerable and more competitive
Employers Lean on Alumni at Job Expo
Former McCombs students share success stories and camaraderie with potential recruits
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Wall Street for McCombs Celebrates 10 Years
The program has opened career pathways for 600 of the school’s top finance students
‘College GameDay’ Host Talks Ambition, Honesty
ESPN’s Rece Davis shares lessons on college football and building a career in sports media
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of October for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty and Ph.D. Students who participated in the Research Lunch on Sept. 11. Special thanks go to Hayden Gunnell, Rosemary Su, Tianchang Wang, Cindi Teasley, and Yihao Chen.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Katy is a junior studying finance and Business Honors Program with minors in MIS and Spanish. My work as an undergraduate research assistant (URA) in the McCombs Behavioral Lab has given me the opportunity to work under Dr. Dave Harrison.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Fangchen Song is a Ph.D. candidate in information systems at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, advised by professor Ashish Agarwal.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Ankur Jaiswal is a Ph.D. candidate in information systems, advised by Hüseyin Tanriverdi. He previously did research at the Indian School of Business, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and a think tank under the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Teaching AI To Work With Us
Smart AI reads the room, and saves the rewrites
The ‘Ostrich Effect’ of Aspirational Goals
Aim high, but don’t bury your head when feedback comes in
Forgetting Helps Creating
Forgetting isn’t a bug, it’s a creativity feature
What I’m Reading: ‘Big Red’
What Red McCombs teaches us about learning-driven ambition
Suiting Up for Success
McCombs students have opportunity to build professional wardrobes, confidence, and a stronger start to their careers
New Leadership Sets the Stage for GSLI’s Next Chapter
New GSLI Managing Director Brings 2 Decades of Energy and Sustainability Experience to McCombs
A Longhorn Comes Home
New McCombs Dean Brad Staats gets a homecoming welcome — and a pair of spurs to prove it
Texas McCombs BBA Ranks No. 6, 10 Specialties Hit Top 10
This marks the 28th consecutive year for the undergraduate business program to make the top 10
Book Next Doc Visit on the Spot
Paying physicians to schedule follow-ups while patients are still in the office boosts care continuity and health system income
Commentary: California’s Billionaire Tax Has Another Agenda
Its financing scheme reveals a goal beyond raising revenue
McCombs M.S. Programs Take High Rankings
3 master’s programs at McCombs continue to hit high marks in the 2027 QS World University rankings
McCombs MBA Program Takes Sweet 16 in Ranking
McCombs’ Full-Time MBA lands at No. 16 in 2027 QS World University rankings
To Promote Far-Out Plans, Enlist Imagination
Fictional framing blends reality with fantasy to help investors see possibilities — and buy into them
How Companies Quietly Undercut Dissent
A new theory maps a common playbook to prevent stakeholder activism from gaining momentum
McCombs Helps Expand Austin Sunshine Camps
School's Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows are helping more local children create summer memories
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of September for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty who participated in the faculty and staff Momentum gathering on Aug. 13.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Dilan is a senior studying management information systems through the Canfield Business Honors Program.